This jerk snapper recipe starts with a whole red snapper — one of the Caribbean's most prized fish species — which is marinated in a flavorful paste of jerk seasoning, lime, and a touch of dark rum.

I saw a lot of gag grouper and grunts, but not many mangrove or yellowtail snapper. As water temperatures warmed up and the weather calmed, I was ready to get back out. This time, instead of ...